About Taylor: I have been working in the mental health field for over 5 years. I have a passion for providing holistic care, that encompasses both therapy and medication management. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I opened and began working at Lotus Psychiatric Center. Through this work, I began to deepen my passion for the therapy aspect of care, and helping clients discover the root cause of their current struggles. Specific patterns of thoughts and behaviors were repeatedly negatively impacting my clients lives. I wanted to know exactly how to help them fix this, and I wanted to become an expert at it.

I struggled with not feeling safe or secure in romantic relationships for most of my life. I worked with various therapists who, although were helpful, never helped me uncover what the root issue was that I was struggling with, or provided the tools and steps to take in order to fix it. I began seeking out specialized therapy models that could provide me with the answers I had been looking for, not only for myself, but also for my clients. Thankfully, I found a program created by Jourdan Blue, designed specifically to help people struggling with feeling insecure in relationships.

The information I was learning quickly began to fill in the gaps and provide the explanations for the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that so many of us struggle with. I was able to make sense of my previous relationships failing, and what steps I needed to take to not end up in another dead-end relationship. This knowledge was pivotal to me becoming the person I am today, and I am so thankful I found that program and Jourdan! Thankfully (for me AND you), Jourdan decided she wanted to teach this therapy model to clinicians like me, who are wanting to help people work through their relational struggles. I was selected for a spot in the first cohort and training intensive for Relationship Theory. This is the therapy model that has deepened my understanding of relationships, helped me find and cultivate the type of relationship I had been looking for, and provided me with clarity on why SO many of us struggle with our relationships. I can not wait to share all of this information with you. It is truly life changing and helpful in all areas of your life!

About Anchored Hearts: When brainstorming what I wanted this practice to look like, I wanted the name to encompass a concept used in the Theory. I've mentioned the idea of wanting to feel safe and secure in relationships. This concept is related to attachment theory, and researcher Stan Tatkin uses the term "Anchor" to define those of us that are securely attached to our partners. In his book Wired for Love, Dr. Tatkin explains the characteristics of people he defines as anchors: "Anchors take good care of themselves and their relationships. They expect committed partnerships to be mutually satisfying, supportive, and respectful, and will not bother with unsafe or nonreciprocal relationships. They do not give up on a relationship if the going gets rough, or when they become frustrated. They are unafraid to admit errors and are quick to mend injuries or misunderstandings as they arise. They handle moments of togetherness with the same ease as they handle separation from their partner. In these ways, they are good at coping with relationship challenges that might overwhelm non-anchors" (p. 63).

Sounds pretty nice, right!? Thankfully, we are all capable of becoming Anchors and that is what I am here to help you do!

Reference: Tatkin, S. (2011). Wired for love : How understanding your partner’s brain and attachment style can help you defuse conflict and build a secure relationship. New Harbinger Publications.